Why rabies still threatens Nigerians By Hafsah Tilde, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recent confirmation of rabies cases in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area Councils of the FCT has renewed concerns about the persistent threat posed by the disease. Although rabies is preventable through vaccination and timely treatment, it remainsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats has urged members to be proactive in preventing the importation of the virus into Nigeria. The Chairman of the task force and Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila,Continue Reading
Lassa fever BY Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says new Lassa fever cases declined in epidemiological week 19, falling from 22 in the previous week to 17 confirmed cases. The agency said this in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 19 (May 4–10),Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC), a civil society organisation promoting vaccine access, has conferred its Champion Award on Sen. Ipalibo Banigo for advancing vaccine provision and health sector reforms nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award followed Senate passage of a billContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is working closely with authorities in Cross River following the confirmation of a COVID-19 case. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that the agency had activated response mechanismsContinue Reading
Vaccines By Abujah Racheal Nigeria is facing a worsening meningitis outbreak in northern states, with health experts warning that current vaccines do not fully protect against the dominant Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C strain spreading rapidly. Children aged one to 15 are most affected, while overcrowding and seasonal dry winds increaseContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has disclaimed any association with individuals or groups allegedly using its corporate name, logo, email, address and identity without authorisation. Mr James Uloko, the Commission’s Executive Director, Corporate Services, made this known in a public disclaimer he signed and issued toContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for a stronger ECOWAS health pact to address Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases threatening the region. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, made the call on Thursday in Abidjan at a high-level panel onContinue Reading
Ebola By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. This statement comes amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr Jide Idris,Continue Reading
Dr Atinuke Owolabi By Grace Alegba Dr Atinuke Owolabi, a newly inaugurated board member of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) representing the South West, has described teamwork, collaboration, and innovation as significant for sustainable development. Owolabi, who was confirmed by President BolaContinue Reading
